Survey by CBI and PWC found overall profit fell in second quarter, following six quarters of robust rises.
The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) bagged $55bn in profits in 2013.
GSK confirmed the existence of the tape on 29 June but did not disclose details.
BNP expected to reach agreement with US regulators on 30 June.
Fine, in case relating to US sanctions against Iran, Sudan and Cuba, to surpass $1.9bn paid by HSBC.
Exclusive: Michael Mercieca tells IBTimes UK he wants a cross-party 20 year plan.
EXCLUSIVE Festival takes to Twitter to confirm reports.
To win the World Cup you need a business plan and England doesn't have one
With Glasto in full swing, IBTimes UK looks at how RFID wristbands are changing the festival landscape.
The Economist Intelligence Unit says senior executives rank skillset above having a degree.
The Royal Bank of Scotland and NatWest been hit with rounds of IT glitches over the last year.
Supermarket chain says jobs will be created across the board and will include new store roles at all levels.
The Competitions and Markets Authority has upheld its ban on Eurotunnel's ferry service.
Karpeles told WSJ that he doesn't believe more lost bitcoins will be found.
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman filed a securities fraud lawsuit against Barclays on 26 June
Combat rescue helicopter deal could eventually be worth about $7.9bn.
Glencore was accused of paying zero taxes despite making billions in profits from Australia.
The FTSE 100 firm employs 350,000 people across the globe and owns the Holiday Inn chain
Impending share sale could value Chinese firm upwards of $200bn.
Exclusive: Santander UK's HR chief says applications remain high among young people.
The Guinness and Bailey brand maker 's recruitment chief says the group is still investing in talent.
Peter Sands, CEO at Standard Chartered responded to questions on a media call.
Only 17% of employees have been offered a relocation package.
She reveals why she has always been against quotas both in politics and in the boardroom.
Passengers avoid Malaysia Airlines following unexplained disappearance of flight MH370.
A merger is expected to be completed in due course.
Negative impact of the firm's recent fall on the overall investment climate of the region will take time to fade out.
Jobs expert says: 'Throw out the rule book'
The beer will be served from brown envelopes in BrewDog bars
LSEG to acquire Frank Russell from US-based Northwestern Mutual for $2.7bn.